Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Flowering Plants
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
Garden Peony
fleeceflower
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
fleeceflower
In French
Jardin Pivoine
fleeceflower
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
Polygonum affine
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
fleeceflower
In Polish
Garden Peony
fleeceflower
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
fleeceflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Dilleniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Unknown
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Garden Peony and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Fleeceflower season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Peony and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Garden Peony and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Garden Peony and Fleeceflower
Care of Garden Peony and Fleeceflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fleeceflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.